Manor Crescent is in Grimethorpe, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S72 7AF is located in the North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor Crescent, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S72 7AG, S72 7AE, S72 7HE, S72 7HG, S72 7AH, S72 7AD, S72 7AN, S72 7AR, S72 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S72 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S72 7AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 54% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 27.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 3.5% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 51% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 11% | 5% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.4% | 28% | -29.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 17.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 19.8% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Crescent was 125.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% higher than the North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in North East and the 245th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Manor Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-06-25 | £140,679 |
| 22 Manor Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-12-23 | £112,582 |
| 24 Manor Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-06-05 | £133,161 |
| 3 Manor Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2015-06-12 | £116,786 |
| 21 Manor Crescent, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-07-07 | £133,997 |
S72 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Beech Close , Brierley S72 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood Primary School Nancy Road , Grimethorpe S72 7JX | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Primary Academy High Street , Shafton S72 8QA | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Dale Primary School Royston Road , Cudworth S72 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | 2out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Carlton Royston Lane , Carlton S71 3EW | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hemsworth 58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love life Cafe, 2 love life sports ground | 2 Brierley Road | 746 yd | |
| Bears Street Food | Workshop 2, Acorn Phase 1 Business Centre, 51 High Street | 934 yd | |
| Home Farm Bakery | 20 High Street | 945 yd | |
| The Old Colliers Cafe | 8 High Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Sports & Social Club | Bullett Sports And Social Club, 63 Brierley Road | 501 yd | |
| Grimethorpe W M C | Grimethorpe Working Mens Club Clifton House, 4 Brierley Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red City Chippy | 83 Brierley Road | 323 yd | |
| Geni's Pizzas | 1a Joseph Street | 826 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 10 High Street | 945 yd | |
| What U Like | 16 High Street | 945 yd | |
| Pizza Crazy & BBQ | 14 High Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, High Street | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre (Brierley Road) (Closed) Brierley Road | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Milefield Primary School MILEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL MILEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL MILEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Grimethorpe Sports Stadium CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Options (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Grimethorpe Miners Welfare Sports Ground (Closed) Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Lifestyles Community Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Lukes Road | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.